Senator has reservations with natural gas deal

Sen. Lisa Murkowski encourages approval of contract, but not as it is; says some issues need to be worked out

The Associated Press

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski was among federal officials encouraging the Alaska Legislature to approve a natural gas pipeline contract with North Slope producers. But Alaska’s junior senator says she’s not demanding the contract be approved as is. “Given what we’ve got in front of us today, I would say....

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Therriault: approval possible with changes

Federal officials urging action